Senior Accountant

Description

Why work for us?

At Childress Klein, we are reimagining real estate. Together, we help our clients, investors, and the communities that we work in create environments that facilitate a better-connected, smarter, and more prosperous world. We are mindful of the mark our developments leave on the cities in which we live and work. As such, we strive to give back to our communities through charitable efforts, and by delivering sustainable solutions aimed at helping clients and communities become more resourceful, resilient, and regenerative.When you join the Childress Klein team you discover a culture that prioritizes commitment, communication, and acceptance. We make it a point to invest in our employees through personal and professional development opportunities. We don’t want this to just be your job, but the start of your career! We believe this is why we were voted as one of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work for 2022!

What you'll be doing:

The Senior Accountant provides direct support to the Division Controller and Senior Property Management personnel by executing senior-level accounting functions and assist with direction and supervision of accounting staff as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the Office Division Accounting Department.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Prepare or review internal and external financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis. This may include coordinating input from property managers or leasing agents, plus reasonability testing.
• Prepare construction loan draw requests in compliance with loan documents and communicate with lender. Meet with Division Partners and Construction Managers to discuss current status of development projects, including costs spent to date and status of completion.
• Prepare journal entries, partner distributions, and assist with division cash and tax projections. Analyze and report on budget variances.
• Review wire transfers, journal entries, and ad hoc calculation for accuracy.
• Review and approve payables processed by the division, including verifying coding against budgets and ensuring proper disbursement approvals are made. Oversee the preparation of the Division bank reconciliations.
• Annual duties include preparation of tax return packages, budgets, and property tax, insurance, and common area maintenance (TICAM) reconciliations.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all management and operating agreements. Research and resolve accounting issues with outside parties.
• Identify opportunities and provide recommendations for improvements to current accounting policies and procedures. Oversee and manage the implementation of all approved process improvement plans.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
• Four or more years practical accounting experience, with an emphasis on financial reporting, budget control and general ledger; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of business experience in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications including Windows and Internet Explorer.
• Intermediate Word skills. Advanced Excel skills with proven ability to create complex formulas and macros.
• Experience with Yardi Accounting Software preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret a high volume of accounting data and respond in a professional and appropriate manner to inquiries or complaints from vendors, clients and property management personnel.
• Must effectively and correctly communicate and present information to vendors, tenants, superiors and other property management personnel.
• Must be capable of understanding and interpreting accounts payable reports.
• Must have a good understanding of the English language and be able to use and apply basic language principles involving grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally or in writing, present a professional image at all times, gain the trust and confidence of others, work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, and always project a positive, team-oriented, can do attitude.
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and prioritize as needed to meet rigid department deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and report his information to the Controller and other department personnel.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will spend a large portion of his/her time sitting at a desk.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, write, type, talk, see and hear.
• The employee may be required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance as part of the normal job duties.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The Senior Accountant will typically work in a professional office environment and will be exposed to a variety of areas within a commercial office building.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This position will also allow the flexibility of a remote working environment.

What we have to offer:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absence Options
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Mentorship Programs
• And much more!

Childress Klein is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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